The Black Swan of Paris by Karen Robards

The Black Swan of Paris

Karen Robards

400 pages • first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction historical emotional medium-paced

Description

A world at war. A beautiful young star. A mission no one expected. Paris, 1944Celebrated singer Genevieve Dumont is both a star and a smokescreen. An unwilling darling of the Nazis, the chanteuse’s position of privilege allows her to go undetecte...

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Community Reviews Summary of 235 reviews

Moods

tense 85%
adventurous 70%
emotional 55%
dark 45%
sad 35%
reflective 20%
challenging 15%
mysterious 15%
hopeful 10%
inspiring 10%
informative 5%

Pace

medium 68%
fast 18%
slow 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 53% | Plot: 26% | Character: 13% | N/A: 6%

Strong character development?

Yes: 76% | No: 17% | It's complicated: 5%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 64% | Yes: 35%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 46% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 20%

Average rating

3.96

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